This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial to telework with management approval.
Do you have strong analytical and critical thinking skills with an interest in data analysis and statistical software systems like STATA, SPSS, R, and Excel? Are you a critical, outside-the-box thinker who likes to use quantitative and qualitative data analysis to improve the community where you work and live? Do you have a sound understanding of public health principles and frameworks such as social determinants of health, social vulnerabilities, and the importance of prevention?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Maine CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (PHEP) is looking for you! As the Public Health Data and Intelligence Analyst, you will directly support public health and health care emergency response systems by identifying, creating, and sharing relevant and actionable intelligence and information through dashboard products, assessments, bulletins, briefings, and reports to ensure officials are making data-driven decisions to prepare for, prevent, and respond to internal or external hazards that threaten the health of Maine residents.
Core Responsibilities:
As a key member of the PHEP team, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred candidates will also have:
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact William Jenkins, PHEP Director, at [email protected].
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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